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Weather & Climate in Hope Creek, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hope Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0027°N, 88.3125°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 11, 1999 | 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras | M6.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2009 | 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 132 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize | M4.5 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 1999 | 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 37 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 35 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 44 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 23 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 44 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 2 | 92 mph | 246 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 22 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 196 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 65 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 86 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 279 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in |
Hope Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (2.2").